The final figures are out for the top-selling musical artists of 2006, a category which includes sales of the artist's entire catalog.

Most of the entries are exactly what you'd expect: active musicians who released new, best-selling albums during the year, such as Nickelback and Justin Timberlake. Rascal Flatts, which had the No. 2 album of the year, "Me and My Gang," was the year's No. 1-selling artist.

But also on the list -- and at No. 2, yet -- is Johnny Cash.

The late Man in Black's 2006 album, "American V: A Hundred Highways," did hit No. 1, but it wasn't one of the 10 best-selling albums of the year -- which means that the majority of Cash's sales came from his catalog, including best-of collections. His 4.83 million albums sold overall put him ahead of Nickelback, Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw, Mary J. Blige and Timberlake, among others. Score one for the master, and the depth of his terrific work.

Thank God the late great John R Cash was #2, it always amazes me that people like Justin Timberlake have top selling albums, the guy is a hack, take away his incredible band, amazing backup singers and dancers and what do you have a mediocre singer. Listen to Cash and he tells you a story along with a catchy tune, it may not be the best, but it was real, unlike so many artist today

Posted By Mike, Longmont CO : Mon Jan 08, 04:00:00 PM EST ET

Just goes to show that there are a lof of us oldsters who recognize and buy quality.

Posted By Dan, Greenwood, SC : Wed Jan 10, 01:35:00 PM EST ET

Good to see icons like Johnny Cash still have an influence. Probably the movie "Walk the Line" had a lot to do with keeping his music popular.

Posted By Bev Ontario Canada : Sun Jan 14, 11:37:00 AM EST ET

No matter how much time goes by, good music remains good music. The Beatles, The Who, Mr. Cash. There are so many whose music will remain timeless, regardless of how many years go by.

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